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FEMA ‘joke’ from chief raises concerns about disaster preparedness in Black communities
As concerns mount, experts warn that Black and other disadvantaged communities stand to suffer the most in the event of ...
Joke or no joke, FEMA staff confused, concerned about budget cuts
The remark was made during a briefing by David Richardson, who has led FEMA since early May. The U.S. hurricane season ...
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FEMA Leadership Crisis Raises Concerns as Louisiana Faces Active Hurricane Season
The reported comment came the day after hurricane season officially began. With Louisiana facing elevated hurricane risk and ...
Governor Stein warns of financial impact on NC from potential FEMA budget cuts
During a news conference on Thursday, June 5, N.C. Governor Josh Stein raised concerns about possible program and budget cuts ...
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FEMA pulls its strategic plan, signaling upcoming changes to policy and procedure
Multiple outlets report the Federal Emergency Management Agency has rescinded its strategic plan, a multi-year document that ...
With hurricane season underway, Gulf Coast worries FEMA, Weather Service aren’t ready
The concern is particularly pronounced on the Gulf Coast, where ominous storm systems are already beginning to form amid ...